Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Arusha, Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the colourful Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater in Arusha National Park
02 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions among baobab and acacia trees
03 Spot a large number of bird species near Lake Manyara, including flamingos, birds of prey, and the lilac-breasted roller
04 Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world
05 Get a chance to see predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas up close

Embark on a 3-day safari through northern Tanzania, exploring Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover the colourful Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions among baobab and acacia trees, and enjoy excellent birdwatching along the lakeshore. The journey ends with a Big Five safari experience in the ancient volcanic crater of Ngorongoro, home to around 30,000 animals.

Discover the colourful Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions among baobab and acacia trees, and enjoy excellent birdwatching along the lakeshore.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive from Arusha/Moshi

Accommodation: Arusha Hotel
Depart your hotel in Arusha/Moshi in the morning after breakfast and drive to Arusha National Park. Upon entering the park, embark on a game drive to attractions such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. You will also pass under a fig tree (Ficus thonningii) large enough for a safari jeep to drive beneath, where you may wish to stop for photos. At noon, head to a picnic area for lunch. At 04 pm, leave Arusha National Park and return to your hotel in Arusha City.

Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Birdwatching Safari

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge
Leave your hotel in Arusha early in the morning, right after breakfast, and drive for about 2 hours toward Lake Manyara National Park, passing the town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. After reaching the village market and a short briefing, enter Lake Manyara National Park. This park is one of the best places for photography and wildlife viewing. You may be able to see many animals, including some of those better known as the Big Five, especially the famous tree-climbing lions, as well as the acacia trees that make the landscape so distinctive. The birdwatching safari around Lake Manyara offers the chance to discover many bird species, including large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the colourful lilac-breasted roller. Later, retire to your accommodation in Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha/Moshi

After breakfast, travel from Lake Manyara National Park to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the Ngorongoro Crater. Sometimes known as the eighth wonder of the world, the crater is home to more than 120 species of mammals, including the Big Five. It is a particularly suitable place for seeing the black rhino grazing alone on the grassy plains and hippopotamuses enjoying the cool water. From the open roof of your jeep, you can watch animals and take photos. Ngorongoro Crater also has many predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as large populations of wildebeest, zebra, antelope, and Cape buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the exciting game drive, then return to Moshi/Arusha.